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Fish Oil Benefits for Children

Fish oil, known for its Omega-3 fatty acids, is not only beneficial for adults, but also for children. As with adults, fish oil, reduces inflammation in children. This ensures a healthy brain, heart, joints, immune system and digestive tract. However, scientific studies have found special benefits of fish oil for children.

  1. Behavior

    • It was found that unruly children ingesting fish oil had improved behavior. Out of the 47 percent of children with "bad" behavior in the test group, only 4 percent remained unruly.

    Concentration

    • The use of fish oil was shown to improve concentration in children. Within the study, many two-year-olds were able to speak in full sentences rather than just single words as before taking the fish oil.

    Bonding

    • Interestingly, the use of fish oil in children improved bonding with their parents. Of course, this effect may be a side benefit for better behavior and concentration.

    Accelerated Learning

    • In the scientific study, learning advanced a measurement of nine months in only a five-month period. This learning increase was primarily in expressive language and oral communication.

    Dyslexia

    • Although it is not a cure, fish oil has been shown to improve dyslexia in children.

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